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May 29, 2008

Proposal to make oval traffic one way

Residents want U.S. Oval turned to one-way traffic

By JOE LoTEMPLIO

PLATTSBURGH -- Residents of the U.S. Oval on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base are seeking to have traffic reduced to one-way only.

They also would like to see one lane turned into a pedestrian walking and biking path.

The change would not only make the area safer, they say, but would enhance its value as a recreation center.

"By making the Oval a fitness destination, people from around the area will be drawn into the city," Oval resident Luke Cyphers wrote to Mayor Donald Kasprzak and the Common Council.

"The conversion of the Oval to one-way traffic can help our neighborhood and decrease the probability of a tragic accident. But a happy by-product is that is it will send a positive message that this community values fitness, sports and recreation and that the city welcomes those who value the same things."

Cyphers and his wife, Lisa, presented the council with a petition with 80 signatures supporting the traffic change.

Councilor Michael Kelly (D-Ward 2), who represents the area, is supporting the change.

"The residents think it is a good idea, and I am going to support them," Kelly said.

The mayor does not like the idea.

He said traffic studies of recent years show there are few accidents on the w.

"I appreciate and respect the request of the residents, but in my position I have to make decisions that are in the best interest of the entire city.

"I've talked to business owners in that area, and I've assessed the situation, and I don't think it warrants a complete change of traffic."

The council is expected to discuss the issue at tonight's work session, scheduled for 5 p.m. at City Hall. The public may attend.

A vote on the matter is slated for next week's meeting.

jlotemplio@pressrepublican.com

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